Seniors

Resources specifically selected to serve seniors in the areas of housing, financial assistance, health, and more.

AARP: Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons
Founded in 1958, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives. AARP has grown to 40 million members and has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Aging/Elder Law, Washington LawHelp
Helps low-income people find solutions to civil legal problems. Aging and elder law includes information on such topics as long term care assistance, Medicaid and Medicare, medical and mental health issues for seniors, wills, probate and alternatives, and guardianships and powers of attorney.

Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. It's the first step for finding local agencies in every U.S. community that can help seniors and their families access home and community-based services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services.

National Council on Aging: Improving the Lives of Older Americans
The National Council on Aging is a non-profit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA brings together non-profit organizations, businesses and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors live independently, find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently and remain active in their communities.